Professional and technical services — consulting above all — are knowledge businesses whose value lives in expert people and trusted client relationships. Founder aging and growth ambitions are driving more deals: buyers acquire for talent, client bases and adjacent service lines, while founders and specialists increasingly use M&A as their exit. The sector has its own pitfalls — key-person departure risk, change-of-control clauses in client contracts, the valuation of intangibles, and non-compete terms — so preparation and sequencing matter. Small deals are common, making this an accessible sector for first-time buyers. On MANDA you can search Japanese consulting, design, advertising and research businesses for sale at every size.
[South Korea / Official Microsoft Partner] IT Consulting Business
Overseasウェブサイト
Employees
50人以下
Asking priceNegotiable
M&A総研
30+ days ago
[Overseas / Strong Financials] Construction Consulting Business in Singapore
Overseas住宅
Asking priceNegotiable
マープ
30+ days ago
SEO Consulting Business (Tokyo, Sale of Business)
KantoIT
Asking price1億円〜2億5,000万円
BTIX M&A
NEW4 days ago
Tourist Farm and Farm Management Consulting
福岡県南部
Employees
１８名
Operating profit
赤字
Asking price８，０００万円（税抜）
M&Aキャピタル
30+ days ago
Comprehensive Consulting Business for Idle Land Utilization
関東Restaurants
Employees
30名未満
Operating profit
1,000万円～5,000万円
Asking price1億円～3億円
M&A CLOUD
30+ days ago
[Handled by Partner Advisor] Renewable Energy Consulting Company
近畿設備
Employees
10人〜30人
Revenue
5億円〜10億円
Asking priceNegotiable
Who is it for
Who uses MANDA
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Owners considering business succession
For owners without a successor who want to pass on a healthy business. MANDA helps you find the right partner among buyer candidates nationwide.
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Buyers looking to grow
For companies seeking scale by acquiring strong businesses in the same industry. Advisors with sector expertise match you with the right deals.
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Companies entering new markets
For companies exploring entry into a new industry. Many deals let you acquire an existing business together with its people and customer base.
How it works
The M&A / business succession process
STEP 01
Consult an advisor
An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.
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STEP 02
Deal matching
Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.
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STEP 03
Due diligence
Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.
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STEP 04
Agreement → Closing
Sign the letter of intent and the definitive agreement, then close.
FAQ
FAQ
QWhat matters most in a consulting-firm acquisition?⌄
Above all, retaining top people and carrying over client relationships. The terms offered to key consultants, change-of-control clauses in client contracts, the firm’s specialty and brand, and project track record are evaluated in detail. Because human capital is the value source, post-merger cultural fit weighs heavily.
QWhen should a professional-services succession start?⌄
Start early — as soon as the lack of a successor is clear, and before key members age out. Client relationships take time to rebuild, so allow a long handover. Terms are best while results are stable and the organization is in good order.
QHow are consulting firms priced?⌄
Roughly three to seven years of operating profit is the usual range, swinging widely on the rarity of the specialty, client-base quality and whether key people stay. With intangibles at the core, organizational strength, brand and proprietary know-how feed the price as much as the financials do.
Professional Services M&A & business succession consultation
MANDA-certified advisors with deep industry knowledge help you find the best match, including off-market deals. Consultations are free — as many as you need.